Falcons hire Dirk Koetter

The Atlanta Falcons have hired former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter as their new play caller, replacing Mike Mularkey, who was named the head coach in Jacksonville, league and team sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Like coaches do, Koetter has signed an old player of his from Jacksonville.

Offensive Guard Vince Manuwai was an unrestricted free agent. He was an important part of Jax's good running game. But he's getting on in years, he's had big injuries the last three seasons and he has a weight problem. If he works out, 4 & 1 might not be quite so daunting. If he doesn't, maybe the money isn't that great.